Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc.



The seeds for the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts were planted in 1991 by a group of concerned citizens who formed a steering committee to discuss the need for a public community foundation. Over the next four years, a feasibility study funded by the Island and the Polaroid foundations was conducted, the first Corporators meeting was held, and a board of directors was appointed in 1994.


The Foundation was officially launched in 1995 when CFSEMA incorporated in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, obtained nonprofit tax-exempt status from the IRS, and hired Anne M. Beaulieu as its first president. The Foundation's first $100,000 gift was received that year, and in 1997 CFSEMA received a gift of one million dollars to establish the drug abuse prevention and education effort known as Youth Entitled to Success (Project YES).

Web Address

www.cfsema.org


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

Assets

2019 - 41,915,970
2018 - 35,719,482
2017 - 36,391,823
Domestic Grants

2019 - 3,446,899
2018 - 3,272,101


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts


Sister Barbara finds a new home for her ESL classes in New Bedford
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

She is grateful to Christ, Mathes and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts that recently donated $11,000 to help her buy...more

New website hopes to connect former Fall Riverites
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

The Fall River Alumni Network and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts this week announced the launch of a new...more

Roosevelt Middle School students learn about whaling history at museum archives, library
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, Jessie Ball duPont Fund

... through funds from the New Bedford Cultural Council, New Bedford Education Foundation, Community Foundation of Southeastern...more

AHA! arts events coming to Fall River
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

The Community Foundation which is about to celebrate its 20th year and ... The Community Foundation also has expertise in managing and forming...more

Strategic plan unveiled at Community Foundation annual meeting
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

DARTMOUTH — The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts has unveiled a three-year strategic plan which includes expanding its holdings and its reach, to better serve the region. The...more

Hawthorn Medical awards grants to Womens programs
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

"The breadth and philanthropy of the organizations that we chose will really have an impact on the community," foundation President Craig Dutra said. "Through these grants we are...more

UMD chancellor to address Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

DARTMOUTH — Dr. Divina Grossman, the newly appointed chancellor of UMass Dartmouth, will be the keynote presenter at the 17th annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Southeastern...more

Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts' 2012 Scholarships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

Deadline for online application is nearing for the sixteen of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts' 2012 college scholarships. The scholarship program underscores the Community...more

The George Earl and Katherine Hartley Church Scholarship Fund
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

The Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts was more than pleased to announce that they are now starting to accept applications from high school seniors from the Tri-town area for The...more

Scholarships through the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts

Scholarships made available for graduating high school seniors from the Tri-Town through the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts. The following scholarships can be applied for:...more



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